Divan for use with fitted sheet

Abstract

A divan for use with a fitted bed sheet has a base and mattress constructed as a unitary structure. An operative utility strip is attached to the base, helps support the mattress, and protrudes beyond the base to receive the fitted bed sheet.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A divan, comprising: a base having a top portion and a top surface on said top portion of said base;   an operative utility strip having a top surface and an inside surface adjacent said top surface, said operative utility strip being attached to said top portion of said base, said operative utility strip has a groove surface adjacent said inside surface, said groove surface having a groove therein;   an innerspring atop said base and fastened to said base;   at least one layer of padding atop said innerspring; and   a first covering fastened to said operative utility strip and covering said padding and innerspring.   
     
     
       2. A divan, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said base has a parallel head and foot frame members, parallel side frame members and center frame member parallel to said side members and extending between said head and foot members. 
     
     
       3. A divan, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said innerspring is fastened to said center frame member. 
     
     
       4. A divan, as set forth in claim 2, including a second covering attached to said head, foot and side frame members. 
     
     
       5. A divan, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said base has an outer perimeter and wherein said operative utility strip has inner and outer perimeters, said base being positioned inside said operative utility strip so that said inner perimeter of said operative utility strip is adjacent said outer perimeter of said base. 
     
     
       6. A divan, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said top surface of said operative utility strip is flush with said top surface of said top portion of said base. 
     
     
       7. An operative utility strip for adapting a divan to accept a conventional fitted sheet, said divan having a base with a top portion and a top surface and bounded by an outer perimeter, a mattress assembly atop said base, said operative utility strip comprising: a member having a top surface and an inside surface adjacent said top surface along an inner perimeter of said member, said operative utility strip being attachable to said base with said inner perimeter abutting said outer perimeter, said member has a curved surface adjacent said inside surface, said curved surface and said top portion of said base defining a groove between said operative utility strip and said base.   
     
     
       8. An operative utility strip for adapting a divan to accept a conventional fitted sheet, said divan having a base with a top portion and a top surface and bounded by an outer perimeter, a mattress assembly atop said base, said operative utility strip comprising: a member having a top surface and an inside surface adjacent said top surface along an inner perimeter of said member, said operative utility strip being attachable to said base with said inner perimeter abutting said outer perimeter, said operative utility strip has a groove surface adjacent said inside surface, said groove surface having a groove therein.